With regard to the discussion of covers over connectors, and whether a clip is adequate or screws are necessary, a chap at NEMKO in the UK gave me the best definition of whether something was "necessary" for safety:
If you win the law suit it isn't necessary. If you lose, it was necessary. Think about it. Jacob Z. Schanker, P.E. Director of Agency Compliance California Microwave 716 242 8454 (voice) 716 242 8427 (fax) [email protected] ---------------------------------------> Hello Again, Sorry for taking more of your time. After getting several responses, I just wanted to make it clear: 1. I _am_ using female connectors but they are relatively large (high current) and the accessibility test pin can touch the connector pins. 2. The IEC1010, in contrast to 950 and 065 assumes operators who are technical, so screws on covers might not always be required (?). thanks again, Moshe Valdman Hello everyone, To avoid contact with hazardous voltage in some connectors I need to cover them. I have 2 questions regarding this: 1. Is it OK for the covers to be removed without a tool? (i.e. held not by a screw but with some kind of reliable clip) 2. What should be marked/written on the covers? Will the "exclamation mark in a triangle" be enough? Do I need to have some text there? thanks, Moshe Valdman
